After the referendum held Nov. 13 and 14, the University’s proposed athletic fee for next fall did not pass.The vote was close, with 946 opposed and 859 in favor. Voting was open to students on their myLeo accounts, as well general election on both days. “We are of course disappointed, […]
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A&M-Commerce FFA chapter holds annual invitational event
On Oct. 30, 2008 the Texas A&M-Commerce Chapter of Collegiate FFA held its Invitational FFA Leadership Development Event, their major service event for the fall. The FFA students in Dr. Bob Williams’ AGED 371 – Youth Leadership and Development class, facilitated the events, locating judges and ensuring smooth operation for […]
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Exercise brings pain, no gain
It’s week two of my attempt to understand what it’s like to be the average guy. Now when I was discussing this week’s task, working out like a guy, a majority of my male friends said the only work out they do is in front of the TV, building their […]
Lions win lopsided opener
After a 19-9 record last season, the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions were picked to finish second in the Lone Star Conference. They received four first-place votes, but their rival Central Oklahoma was picked to win the league. The Lions had five players return from last year’s team including senior All-American Britney […]
Runner looks forward
On Saturday Nov. 15 in the planetarium lobby, three students idly lounge discussing their favorite celebrity’s bank statements, boyfriends and bouffants. I overhear everything and frankly, its impossible not to, as they stridently harp on about Halle Berry and Rihanna being the only ones who can don edgy short hair […]
Winner crowned
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. holds its annual Black and Gold Pageant Thursday, Nov. 13 in the Memorial Student Center. The eight contestants participated in four segments: Achieving and Projection, Swimwear, Creative and Performing Arts Segment and Poise and Appearance. The winner, Ashley Ofuokwu, was announced at the Black and […]
Cops now serve the bottom-line
To serve and protect has been the motto of the police force for as long as I can remember. In Kindergarten, I was urged to wave and not to fear the badge. After all, they are only there to help, right? We were all taught that Officer Somebody was only […]
Festival plays out well
The University Playhouse presented their final fall semester production; a collection of original short plays, the weekend of Nov. 13-16. Patrons cannot complain that they did not get their money’s worth. The plays were presented recently during the annual meeting of the Southwest Theatre and Film Association’s annual meeting in […]
Quantum of Solace not Bond of old
Quantum of Solace, the second entry in the Daniel Craig-era of James Bond films, is a big, loud, shaky movie, filled with action you can’t see, dialogue you can’t hear, and acting you hope you won’t remember. While the previous film, Casino Royale, felt like a breath of fresh air […]